Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislation, codes and national standards
Award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments
Relevant legislation from all levels of government which affect business operation, especially in regard to OHS and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations, anti-discrimination and diversity
Relevant industry codes of practice

Relevant enterprise procedures
Hazard reporting procedures, job procedures and safe work instructions and allocation of responsibilities, emergency procedures, accident and near miss reporting and recording procedures, consultation on OHS issues, correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for use of personal protective equipment (PPE), control of risks under direct supervision

Hazards identification
Checking equipment or the workstation and work area before work commences and during work, workplace inspections, on-job housekeeping checks

Appropriate people
Supervisors, managers, team leaders, designated OHS officers, health and safety representatives

Contributions
Behaviour that contributes to a safe working environment, identifying and reporting risks or hazards, using business equipment according to guidelines, listening to the ideas and opinions of others in the team, sharing opinions, views, knowledge and skills

Emergencies
Chemical spills, chemical mixes, fire, accidents, occupational violence

Participative arrangements
Formal and informal health and safety meetings, meetings called by health and safety representatives, suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management

Ergonomic requirements
Workstation height and layout, chair height, seat and back adjustment, footrest, screen position, keyboard and mouse position, document holder, posture, avoiding radiation from computer screens, noise minimisation

Work organisation
Mix of repetitive and other activities, rest periods, exercise breaks, VDU eye testing

Emissions
A range of environmental conditions including: noise, light, gas, smoke, odour, vapour, liquids / solids. Particles, fumes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Following workplace safety directions / procedures, recognising and reporting hazards, raising OHS issues and contributing to participative arrangements for OHS management in the workplace
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.